TVXQ Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Why did I end up falling in love with you?TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)1rank/position

Tohoshinki / Why Did I Fall in Love with You?

A gem of a ballad that captures the aching heartbreak and pure love for another, pressing on the listener’s heart.

It delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist watching a bride and groom at their wedding, touching on the subtle emotions woven from a wish for a loved one’s happiness and lingering regret.

Released by Tohoshinki in July 2008, the song’s elegant piano-and-strings arrangement blends beautifully with the five-member harmony, earning it the No.

1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It also won an Excellent Work Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards, paving the way for the group’s first appearance on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

A track that seeps into your heart on night drives, rainy days, or when love is weighing on your mind.

Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)2rank/position

TVXQ / Stand by U

TVXQ’s “Stand by U” depicts someone who can’t stop thinking about a former lover.

Released in 2009, the song was used as the theme for the Bee TV drama “Sweet Room.” The lyrics, written from a male perspective, portray his thoughts about his ex-girlfriend, but the inability to let go and searching for traces of a past love is something many people—regardless of gender—can relate to.

You’ll likely find yourself deeply empathetic with the words about longing for a lover who has set off on a path you no longer know.

Give it a listen when you find you can’t stop thinking about someone you’ve parted ways with.

Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)3rank/position

TVXQ / Share The World

A danceable track that perfectly matches the world of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE! Its exhilarating, summer-ready electro sound and the powerful vocals of Tohoshinki vividly color Luffy and his crew’s grand adventure.

The theme of sharing the world with your friends and pushing ever forward evokes the passionate bonds portrayed in the story.

Released as a single in April 2009, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime’s 11th season.

It became the best-selling ONE PIECE theme song to date and was also included on the greatest hits album BEST SELECTION 2010.

It’s a courage-boosting number you’ll want to play when striving toward goals with your friends or when you need to lift your spirits.

HUGTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)4rank/position

TVXQ! 동방신기 ‘Hug (포옹)’ MV

“Hug” is the debut single released in 2004 by TVXQ, a group that enjoys immense popularity across Asia.

It captures the fresh charm of their five-member era.

This cute ballad is filled with a message of love and devotion to a sweetheart.

The acoustic tones and the five members’ harmonies are heartwarming.

While TVXQ’s dance tracks are captivating, their strength in vocal-centric songs like this is wonderful too.

It has a relaxed feel and is, among their catalog, relatively easy to sing.

Since it depicts winter scenes, it’s also a great pick for karaoke during that season to bring a soothing, comforting mood.

Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)5rank/position

TVXQ / Because Tomorrow Will Come

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad by Tohoshinki that brought a moving close to the ending of the anime ONE PIECE.

The song conveys a universal and powerful message of hope: no matter how deep the darkness, dawn will surely break.

Its beautiful harmonies, carried by a gently soothing melody, perfectly align with the series’ worldview—overcoming the bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and pressing on.

Released as a single in March 2006, it was also included on the album Heart, Mind and Soul later that year.

It’s a heartwarming track that gives you a gentle courage to face tomorrow—perfect for nights when you feel uncertain about the future or quietly think of someone dear.

Stop TimeTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)6rank/position

[PV] Tohoshinki 30th Toki wo Tomete / Time Stops

Toki wo Tomete from the five-member era of Tohoshinki.

A portion of the chorus was unveiled in a Menard commercial and also played in the film TOHOSHINKI THE LIVE 2009.

The response remained strong, and after being included on their best-of album, it was released as a single in 2010.

With Shinjiro Inoue—who has penned many Japanese lyrics—providing bittersweet words and the members’ delicate vocal work, the song wraps you in a fleeting sense that brings memories back to life.

It’s a classic ballad that makes you feel, in many ways, as if time itself could just stop.

Forever LoveTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)7rank/position

TVXQ / Forever Love

This song is TVXQ’s 14th single for the Japanese market, released in November 2007.

Since around the mid-1990s, when PC-based HDR with virtually unlimited tracks became mainstream instead of traditional multitrack tape recorders, it has become common to layer multiple takes of the same part to create chorus sections and add thickness to the sound.

This song is no exception, built by stacking a great many “voices.” However, in terms of harmony, it essentially relies on a two-part chorus, adding a line a third above the main melody.

So if you listen closely to the original, learn the main melody and the harmony part, you should be able to sing beautifully in harmony.

To better recreate the original feel, having two to three people sing each harmony part might bring you closer to the original atmosphere.